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Android 7.0 Nougat is now out on Nexus devices

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Android 7.0 Nougat is now out on Nexus devices

Android 7.0 Nougat is finally out and people who bought the selected Nexus device including the Nexus 6p and 5x can finally enjoy the latest version of Android. Android 7.0. As of this posting, the first ones to get the Android 7.0 Nougat update are the Nexus 6p, Nexus 5x, Nexus 6, Nexus 9, Nexus Player, Pixel C and the General Mobile 4G smartphone.

 

Both Android One devices, the Cherry Mobile One and Cherry Mobile One G1 smartphones would also get the update soon too according to our friends from Unbox.

 

So what can we expect from the Android 7.0 Nougat? Well, we can finally multi-task with their multi-window which was first seen in Samsung Galaxy devices and there will be also improvement in Doze which will extend your battery life even more. The notifications of Android 7.0 Nougat has also been improved and it was streamlined and it is very helpful especially if you see a lot of notifications from your smartphones.

 

Google has also updated its security features with file-based encryptions and many more. Gaming has also been improved in Android 7.0 as it will now support Vulkan, a rendering API which will take advantage of the hardware prowess of mobile devices.

 

Regarding availability of Android 7.0 Nougat to other smartphones, well, you still have to wait first. For now, Nexus devices will get the first dibs to the latest Android update while the upcoming LG V20 will be the first smartphone to come out with Android 7.0 Nougat out of the box.

 

Check out the other features of Android 7.0 Nougat here: https://www.android.com/versions/nougat-7-0/

 

Source: Android, Unbox

Smart Unveils AllOutSurf Promo with Eraserheads

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Smart has just announced their newest promo along with the biggest band ever to grace the OPM industry, the Eraserheads! Smart Communications has unveiled All Out Surf 30!

 

Not only that Smart has brought back the Eraserheads but they’ve also unveiled their newest promo, ALLOUTSURF 30 that gives you 2 days of 300MB data with free access to Facebook, unlimited texts to all networks and 30 minutes calls to Smart, TNT and Sun.

 

ALLOUTSURF comes in different variants and if you want to have more data and longer validity, you can register for a better ALLOUTSURF promo. To register for the ALLOUTSURF 30 promo, just text ALLOUT30 to 9999.

 

To know more about ALLOUTSURF and other promos, head over to smart.com.ph/alloutsurf

PM Shinzo Abe turned into a Mario at the closing

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This is probably the best thing to happen in the Olympics. Yep, it’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan has appeared as Mario with a giant pipe at the closing ceremony of the Olympics at Rio De Janeiro. So why is the Prime Minister wore the Mario dress and cap? Well, because in 2020, Tokyo will be hosting the Olympics and they’ve shown the teaser at the closing ceremony at Brazil.

 

The teaser video was already awesome but I didn’t expect that different characters from Nintendo such as Pac-man and Mario would be in the video. Not only that, Doraemon and other famous Japanese anime characters have also appeared in the teaser video.

 

Check out the awesome Tokyo 2020 Olympics teaser below:

 

 

It looks like the Olympics 2020 will also have a focus on geeks and gamers. Well, I hope that we could also see some awesome technologies and also some famous characters from different Japanese Publishers in Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

 

Source: @aBasithH

Cubix Cube Morph: Dual Boot 2-in-1 device for P5,999

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Cubix Cube Morph: Dual Boot 2-in-1 device for P5,999

The Cubix brand of Cherry Mobile has just launched their new device and this time, it’s a tablet that runs on both Windows 10 and Android Lollipop 5.1. The tablet is actually similar to the Cherry Mobile Alpha Morph but this one has a better and more powerful hardware.

 

Cubix Cube Morph Specs

  • 10.1-inch IPS 1280×800 display
  • 1.84GHz Intel Atom X5-Z8300 Processor
  • Intel HD Graphics
  • 2GB RAM
  • 32GB Storage expandable via MicroSD up to 64GB
  • 2-megapixel rear camera
  • 2-megapixel front camera
  • Wi-Fi
  • Bluetooth 4.0
  • 6000mAh non-removable bettery
  • Dual-boot
  • Windows 10
  • Android 5.1

 

The Cubix Cube Morph is now using a Cherry Trail processor which is the latest family and more powerful processors of the Atom series and the best thing about the Cubix Cube Morph is its price because this one is now available for P5,999.

 

This 2-in-1 device is really great for students and also to those people who are just looking for a productivity and entertainment device. It is now available at Lazada at this link: http://bit.ly/2b0t735

ASUS announced their first ROG laptops to run Nvidia Geforce GTX 10-series graphics

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ASUS announced their first ROG laptops to run Nvidia Geforce GTX 10-series graphics

Aside from the ASUS Zenfone 3 series and other devices, we also got a chance to see the all-new ROG gaming laptop of ASUS. And yes, the refreshed line of laptops of ASUS will now be running on a Nvidia GeForce GTX 10-series graphics which is really exciting and powerful.

 

Why is it exciting? Well, the GTX 10-series graphics of Nvidia is really a big leap from its predecessor and now, it allows VR and it also supports Nvidia G-Sync Technology. So, the ROG GX800, G752, and Strix GL502 will be getting a refreshed and all of them will now use a GeForce GTX GTX 10-series graphics.

ASUS ROG G752 pascal 2

Luckily, we were able to see the ROG G752VS and G752VM laptops. The ROG G752VS features a GTX 1070 graphics card with a 6th-generation Core i7 Skylake processor and up to 64GB of DDR4 RAM while the ROG G752VM will feature a Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 GPU and also a 6th-gen Core i7 processor with up to 64GB of DDR4 RAM.

ASUS ROG G752 pascal 7

The availability and pricing of these laptops have yet to be announced but it is nice to see that we now have laptops that are running on GTX 10-series graphics.

 

ASUS Zenfone 3: Is it worth it?

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ASUS Zenfone 3: Is it worth it?

ASUS has announced the pricing of the awaited ASUS Zenfone 3 series yesterday and compared to last year’s launch, the Zenfone 3 series didn’t received the same positive reception from the Zenfone fans because of its pricing. Compared to last year’s Zenfone 2 that has a SRP of P14,995 for its highest variant, we now have an SRP of the Zenfone 3 5.5 4GB/64GB at P18,990. I know, that’s a steep increase but that’s not all, we now also have the ASUS Zenfone 3 Deluxe that has price of up to P44,990.

 
Before we get down to this, let’s talk about why there are some people who are disappointed with the ASUS Zenfone 3 series. First, it’s because ASUS has been known for offering powerful devices at a more affordable price compared to its competitors. Lastly, many Zenfone fans have expected that the price range of the new Zenfones would be almost similar to the starting price that was announced in Computex.

ASUS Zenfone 3 3

Actually, It is in Computex where people expected a lot from these Zenfones. The starting price of the Zenfone 3 series that was introduced in Computex is very far from the one that we have right now in the Philippines. But the real question is, are the new Zenfones worth it?

 
In my opinion, yes, but not all of them. Ok, let’s start with the most affordable of them all, the ASUS Zenfone 3 Max. I expect the ASUS Zenfone 3 Max to be the volume driver in the series due to its price and also the ability to last longer than most smartphones which is a plus to most consumers. And yes, I think the ASUS Zenfone 3 Max is still worth it.

Zenfone 3 Max and Laser

The ASUS Zenfone 3 Laser now features a more premium materials and it now also have a 4GB of RAM and fingerprint scanner but it doesn’t have the same power and sexy design of the Zenfone 3. But if you base it on the white paper, I believe that the P11,995 price tag is still reasonable for the ASUS Zenfone 3 Laser. But again, it is now more expensive than the previous generation. However, I do hope that they’ll bring in more variants of the ASUS Zenfone 3 Laser in the country just like how they did it before.

ASUS Zenfone 3 2

And of course we have the ASUS Zenfone 3, the most popular smartphone in the series. The smartphone is priced at P16,995 for the 5.2-inch while the 5.5-inch is priced at P18,995. Actually, I was expecting that the smartphone will be priced at P14,995 and P16,995 respectively before the launch yesterday.

 
But is it still worth it? I think yes. I know, the new Zenfones are now more expensive but this is the third generation, they need to ante up their brand, and they need to generate more income for the company. Also, the new Zenfones now packs a Qualcomm processor, premium materials and design. And overall, we loved the device in our review. I believe that the upgrades that were made on the Zenfone 3 is still justifiable and the smartphone is still good despite its price increase.

ASUS Zenfone Deluxe deluxe

But with the Zenfone 3 Deluxe and the Zenfone 3 Ultra is where we have a problem. First, I believe the Ultra is a niche device. It has a big ass display and a really good speakers (Personally, I love those features on the Zenfone 3 Ultra) but not everybody would like to buy a 6.8-inch device as their main phone. It’s just too big for most people. Second, the local pricing is too far from the announced price during the Computex and lastly, the they set the pricing of the both the Ultra and the Deluxe at the premium level or at the level flagship Samsung smartphones and iPhones.

ASUS Zenfone 3 Ultra

Well, it’s not really bad since you’re getting a smartphone with premium and powerful hardware but it would be hard for ASUS to penetrate that easily since Samsung Galaxy flagships and iPhones own that range. Not only that, ASUS has to have a feature that sets apart the Deluxe from the likes of the Note7 and iPhones.

 
Yes, the prices are now steeper but you’ll get what you pay for. Personally, I’ve ditched my Nexus 6P running on Android Nougat beta for my Zenfone 3 which was given to me by ASUS Philippines. Yes, it was this good but still not as good as the current flagships in the market. I think the prices of the Zenfone Max, Zenfone 3 Laser & Zenfone 3 are justifiable but I’m not sure how ASUS will pit the Zenfone 3 Deluxe and I’m not sure how the Zenfone 3 Ultra will fare in our market.

ASUS Zenbook 3 priced at P79,995 in the Philippines

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ASUS Zenbook 3 priced at P79,995 in the Philippines

There have been a lot of Macbook killers that has been previously introduced but it seems that this is the closest one of them all, the ASUS Zenbook 3. This notebook was first introduced at Computex in Taiwan and it has impressed many people due to its sleek and sexy design just like the Retina Macbook and yet it has the power of a Core I series processor.

 

The price of the ASUS Zenbook 3 is P79,995

 

ASUS Zenbook 3 Specs

  • Intel Core i7 processor
  • 16GB LPDDR3 RAM
  • 512GB M.2 SSD
  • USB Type-C

ASUS Transformer 3 Series Philippines Price announced

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ASUS Transformer 3 Series Philippines Price announced

The ASUS Transformer 3 Series was first seen in Computex and it comes in two variants – The Transformer 3 and the Transformer 3 pro. The former sports a Core M processor and it is expected to be affordable for a 2-in-1 and it also has a foldable keyboard and it doesn’t a hinge compared to the Transformer 3 Pro that has a hinge similar to the Surface Pro series and it also comes with a more powerful Intel Core i processor.

 

The ASUS Transformer 3 is priced at P49,995 while the ASUS Transformer 3 Pro is priced at P69,995

 

 

ASUS Transformer 3 Pro Specs

  • 12.6″ 3K Display, (2880×1920)
  • 6th Generation Intel Core i5/i7 Processor
  • 8GB LPDDR3 RAM
  • 512GB M.2 SSD
  • 1x USB 3.1 Type-C
  • 1x HDMI
  • 1x USB 3.0
  • 1x Audio Jack
  • 1x MicroSD Card slot
  • 299 x 210 x 8.35mm
  • 795g

 

ASUS Transformer 3 Specs

  • 12.6″ 3K Display, (2880×1920)
  • 7th Generation Intel Core Processor
  • 4GB LPDDR3 RAM
  • 128GB M.2 SSD
  • 1x USB 3.1 Type-C
  • 1x Audio Jack
  • 303x202x6.9mm
  • 695g

 

ASUS Zenfone 3 Series Price in the Philippines

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ASUS Zenfone 3 Series Price in the Philippines

Today, we get to see the launch of one of the most waited smartphones this year. Yes, it’s the ASUS Zenfone 3 series. The ASUS Zenfone 3 series comes in three variants – Zenfone 3 Deluxe, Zenfone 3 Ultra and the Zenfone 3. All of the smartphones have shifted to Qualcomm processors and they now feature a metal and glass design.

 

Here are the prices of the ASUS Zenfone 3 Series in the Philippines

  • ASUS Zenfone 3 Laser 4GB/32GB – P11,995
  • ASUS Zenfone 3 Max 3GB/32GB – P8,995
  • ASUS Zenfone 3 5.2 4GB/64GB – P16,995
  • ASUS Zenfone 3 5.5 4GB/64GB – P18,995
  • ASUS Zenfone 3 Ultra 4GB/64GB – P32,995
  • ASUS Zenfone 3 Deluxe S820/6GB/64GB – P34,995
  • ASUS Zenfone 3 Deluxe S821/6GB/256GB – P44,995

 

Compared to the previous generation, the ASUS Zenfone 3 series now starts at a more expensive price but I think that’s still reasonable since these smartphones now pack a premium design and a different hardware.

 

Xiaomi Mi Notebook Air arrives in the Philippines via Widget City

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Xiaomi Mi Notebook Air arrives in the Philippines via Widget City

Xiaomi is known for making affordable products with a really great hardware and a keen eye on design. Recently, they’ve unveiled their newest product in their portfolio, the Mi Notebook Air and it isn’t weird as the Mi Rice Cooker. Most of Xiaomi Products doesn’t arrive outside China but thanks to our friends at Widget City, they’ll be bringing the Mi Notebook Air in the country.

 

The Mi Notebook Air comes in two variants but the only variant that will be arriving in Widget City is the Mi Notebook Air 12.5. This notebook will come with a Core M3 processor, 4GB RAM, & 128GB Internal storage but it will still have a thinner profile.

 

Xiaomi Mi Notebook Air  12.5 Specs

  • 12.5-inch Full HD Display
  • Intel Core M3 Processor
  • 4GB RAM
  • 128GB SATA SSD with expandable SSD slot
  • 2x USB 3.0
  • USB Type-C
  • HDMI
  • 1.07KG, 12.9mm thickness
  • AKG custom dual speakers
  • Dolby digital surround sound
  • 11.5-hour battery life

 

The Xiaomi Mi Notebook Air 12.5 is now available for pre-order at Widget City for P29,990 and you can just get it in silver for now.

 

Product link: http://www.widgetcity.com.ph/product/xiaomi-mi-notebook-air-12-5%E2%80%B3-silver/

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